Harvey retired from Con Rail. Formerly employed at Heestand's Auto Parts as a parts runner, he had been a bus driver, owned his own mower shop and was an all-around handyman.

A veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a paratrooper, Harvey was a member of the American Legion. He loved gardening, fishing, reading books, traveling, eating out, dancing, bird watching and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Claire Johnston; his children, Jim McCartney of Kingwood, W.Va., Milo Johnston of Youngstown, Richard Johnston of Clarksville, Tenn., Sherry Hudson of Alliance and John Johnston of Nimishillen Township; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Eliza Bostanic of Rochester, Pa., Ruth Lipscomb of Beaver, Pa., and Jim Johnston of Canton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, with Pastor Eric Crites officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.